Deals Roundup (Jul 18–24, 2025): ₹656 Cr Raised Across 16 Startup Bets
India’s venture ecosystem remained resilient in the third week of July, clocking ₹656 Cr in total capital raised across 16 disclosed startup deals. The week saw a healthy mix of early-stage innovation and large-format bets across sectors like semiconductors, real estate, rural commerce, and AI research.
Investor attention appears to be shifting toward core infrastructure, frontier tech, and rural enablement, signaling an appetite for long-term bets with tangible economic outcomes and ecosystem impact.
🔝 Top 5 Deals of the Week
| Date | Company | Trade Name | Deal Size (₹ Cr) | Investors/Buyers | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2025 | Kumar Vibe Properties Pvt Ltd | Kumar Vibe Properties | ₹115 Cr | Real Estate Special Opportunities Fund-I | Mumbai |
| 24 Jul 2025 | Netrasemi Pvt Ltd | Netrasemi | ₹107 Cr | Zoho Corporation, Unicorn India Ventures | Trivandrum |
| 24 Jul 2025 | Localbuy Technologies Pvt Ltd | SuperK | ₹100 Cr | Blume Ventures, Xeed Ventures (021 Capital), Mithun Sancheti, Shubman Gill, Three State Capital | Pedagantyada |
| 23 Jul 2025 | CTM Labs Pvt Ltd | Kluisz.ai | ₹83 Cr | RTP Global, Unicorn India Ventures, Blume Ventures, Climber Capital, Ritesh Agarwal, Ritesh Malik, Aditya Virwani | Noida |
| 24 Jul 2025 | Enlite Research Pvt Ltd | Enlite Research | ₹46 Cr | Avaana Capital, Claypond Capital | Mumbai |
📝 Note: All figures are based on press releases. MCA filings are awaited.
🔍 Key Observations
1. Kumar Vibe Properties Secures ₹115 Cr in Real Estate Upswing
Mumbai-based real estate developer Kumar Vibe Properties raised ₹115 Cr from Real Estate Special Opportunities Fund-I, signaling a continued investor interest in urban housing and modular construction plays. Despite its recent incorporation in 2024, the firm is riding on strong developer pedigree and an appetite for structured realty bets.
2. Netrasemi Bags ₹107 Cr for India’s Fabless Chip Future
Trivandrum-based Netrasemi, a fabless semiconductor startup, closed a ₹107 Cr Series A round from Zoho Corporation and Unicorn India Ventures. The deal reinforces India’s strategic focus on domestic chip design, especially amid global supply chain realignments.
3. SuperK Closes ₹100 Cr Series B to Scale Rural Retail
SuperK, headquartered in Pedagantyada, raised ₹100 Cr to digitize rural kiranas and expand its affordable commerce network. Backed by Blume Ventures, Xeed Ventures, and cricketer Shubman Gill, SuperK is targeting Bharat-first retail with high frequency, low-margin goods for underserved towns.
4. Kluisz.ai Attracts ₹83 Cr in Seed Round for Deeptech Infra
Noida-based Kluisz.ai, founded just in April 2025, has already bagged ₹83 Cr in a mega-seed round. The deal drew interest from a stellar investor lineup including RTP Global, Unicorn India Ventures, Blume, and even Ritesh Agarwal (OYO). Kluisz is reportedly building AI-first cybersecurity and data privacy tooling.
5. Enlite Research Pulls ₹46 Cr to Power Climate Intelligence
Enlite Research, a Mumbai-based climate-tech company, raised ₹46 Cr to accelerate its sustainability intelligence platforms. With Avaana Capital backing the round, Enlite is well-positioned to help businesses navigate ESG compliance and decarbonization mandates.
📊 Weekly Summary
- Total Funding Raised: ₹656 Cr
- Total Deals Announced: 16
- Most Active Segments: Semiconductors, Real Estate, Deeptech, Rural Commerce
- Repeat Investor Activity: Blume Ventures, Unicorn India Ventures
- City Highlights: Mumbai led in deal value; Noida and Pedagantyada showed strong deal diversity
🧭 Market Pulse: What’s the Signal?
This week’s round of deals highlights a renewed investor focus on “critical infrastructure meets frontier tech”:
- Semiconductor design is seeing early institutional capital.
- Real estate is emerging as a vehicle for structured private equity capital.
- Rural-first retail is moving beyond pilots into scaled Series B rounds.
- Deeptech remains hot, with mega seed rounds reflecting growing trust in founder-market fit.
- ESG and climate-intelligence platforms are maturing into fundable SaaS layers.
India’s venture narrative is evolving from consumer-first blitzscaling to product-first, purpose-built infrastructure plays. Expect more participation from corporates, family offices, and climate-focused funds in the coming months.
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